Error code reference

Viking Refrigerator Error Code 1 Flash

No failure detected by the VCC3 inverter; compressor operating normally or no signal from control board/open thermistor if compressor is OFF.

SourceViking Built-In Refrigerators & Freezers - Service Manual: AF/AR 5-Seriesp. 42

Diagnostic procedure

The full 1 Flash procedure

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First diagnostic step
If system is not working properly with compressor ON, check other refrigerator components. If compressor is OFF, unplug inverter from power supply, wait 2 minutes, reconnect and wait 12 minutes. If still 1 flash and compressor OFF, check the control board.

SourceViking Built-In Refrigerators & Freezers - Service Manual: AF/AR 5-Seriesp. 42

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